The Asian Para Games was
declared open last night in a
colourful ceremony in Guangzhou,
China. Picture: Courtesy of Asian
Para Games

It was a sight to behold the inaugural Asian Para Games was declared open last night in a colourful ceremony at the Aoti Main Stadium in Guangzhou, China.

Le Keqiang, Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, declared the Games open in front of 60,000 spectators that filled up the stadium.

The opening ceremony was an emotional one that highlighted the power of love and care for the disabled people.

It started off with a visually-impaired boy named He Yuxuan carrying the Chinese national flag. He, who was escorted by his mother, then handed the flag over to the guards of honour.

Mothers of disabled athletes from different Asian countries sang and cheered for their children as the athletes paraded into the stadium. They also hugged and kissed their children as they passed by presenting flowers and mascots to the athletes.